Back at the palace, Caius asks why he hasn't come back yet. Caius tells his mother that he's just following orders, and that he didn't kill the second prince. He apologizes for making her worry, but he still wants to know who ordered him to kill him. He asks if he can interrogate the leader of the assassins on his own. He's amazed that Caius can beat the leader. He says he'll spare Caius's life if he tells the truth, but if Caius doesn't, then Caius will send him the death without a grave. He shows Caius the letter from the eldest prince, which proves Caius isn't lying. He tells Caius to put eldest prince and the assassin in prison after coming back from the palace. He also tells him to reward Caius for his protection of second prince and his capture of the second assassin. He gives Caius 1,000 gold coins, a private house, and a position as a first-class citizen. Caious is amazed at how much money the parents are getting from their children.